Newscast Director Job at Fox Corporation, Austin, TX

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  • Fox Corporation
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Newscast Director will lead the planning and production sides of newscasts, prepare studios for live broadcasts, maintain audio equipment, and envision creative ways to use studios and control rooms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Collaborate effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management to deliver clean and engaging newscasts.
  • Work with management and on-air staff to write stories and develop content.
  • Lead implementation of new concepts and ideas for newscasts.
  • Establish quality control and consistent look from the various technical operational positions.
  • Manage post-show review, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
  • Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
  • Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Deep understanding of innovative production concepts that engage viewers.
  • Ability to lead, thrive under pressure, and succeed while creatively delivering fast-paced news shows.
  • Ability to direct during unscripted moments like breaking news and other live events.
  • Ability to write and produce news segments.
  • Ability to shoot and edit video.
  • Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • This is a full-time, regular shift, but the news business is a 24/7 world and schedules can occasionally change due to vacation relief, breaking news, or other staffing requirements.

Education and Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience directing live daily newscasts on an automation system.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.
  • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to use tools, manipulate small parts, and make minute adjustments to controls requiring fine finger movements.
  • Must be able to affix a wireless microphone to staff and interviewees.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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